Allison O'Sullivan
@aeosullivan
International educator committed to fostering a safe and welcoming student-centered learning environment. {she/her}
After yet another conference was called with a misbehaving student & his parents & school staff, NYC educator Eric Shieh asked the principal when they would stop with the meetings already and just give him a detention. His principal replied, "When we decide to give up on him."
Parents and educators! We want to hear from your #LGBTQ+ students. Whether they attended school virtually, in-person, or both, we welcome all #LGBTQ+ students to share their stories. Visit, share, and pass the survey along: glsen.org/survey!
1/6 The cost of attending "high-achieving" schools: A review of research shows that the "unrelenting pressures [in these schls] to accomplish ever more" & be the best --> rates of anxiety & depression an astounding 6-7 times the average for kids that age: is.gd/6q2311
This resource from @ASCD is such a great example of how literacy changes according to the subject context. What does it mean to Write Like A Scientist/Geographer/Artist...
I'm constantly struck by how common it is to judge colleges (and private K-12 schools) not by the quality of the education they offer but by the number of applicants they manage to avoid admitting. Say it with me: "Selectivity and quality are completely different things"
Feeling so grateful to have participated in a virtual session with a bunch of amazing young people, @MisterMinor, @MsKass1, and all the folks at #compassionsummit discussing activism and service. I'm looking forward to the world these students create.
Thank you!!! Youth will save us all! #compassionsummit Here's a gorgeous question set for youth to construct their role in reimagining the future: We give this to youth after asking them to: "Describe the kind of world you want to live in."
Don't write off students who struggle and label them as lazy or unmotivated. Instead, be curious about the skills they're missing that we can teach them to help them succeed. Let's assume the best about kids. Most often they want to succeed but may not have the tools...yet.
Safeguarding & well-being risks have increased for many children as a consequence of moving to remote learning. Focus on academic progress has meant some schools’ safeguarding/well-being education were paused/changed. Explore challenges and solutions. bit.ly/3nwIWl2
Whether your class discussions are happening online or in-person, an agreed upon set of hand signals can be a great way to boost engagement and create more equitable discussions.
Longitudinal study finds that, far from motivating kids to try harder, a bad grade is likely to lead them to act out: goo.gl/nt8o3e. (Other research shows that leading kids to focus on grades undermines interest in learning regardless of what grade they ultimately get.)
"Marean says girls know they are supposed to feel happy, calm and confident, so they disrespect their other emotions. Many don’t even have the language to talk about more complicated, nuanced and less sunny feelings." kqed.org/mindshift/5048…
kqed.org
How Empowering Girls to Confront Conflict and Buck Perfection Helps Their Well-Being | KQED
Social pressure on girls to be perfect has some parents and teachers worried they're not learning the skills they'll need to express their emotions and navigate conflict.
Don’t miss this two-part #CASELCARES webinar with CASEL board member @MarcBrackett of @YaleEmotion: Sept. 25, Healthy Emotion Regulation: bit.ly/35KErND Oct. 2, Supporting Children in Managing Emotions: bit.ly/2ZCuWMf Past webinars: bit.ly/2SmtSZD
You're not grading assignments. You're collecting evidence to determine student progress and pointing them towards their next steps. Make the mental switch. It matters.
"Grades are always comparative in nature. They mean nothing without the context and the competition." ". . . grade boundaries are changed every year to ensure that the percentage of students getting each grade remains consistent." medium.com/@joelumsden/th…
Two emotions researchers. One podcast. A total feelings frenzy of the best kind! @marcbrackett is such a great teacher. I think y'all will love this conversation. Listen to the full episode at bit.ly/3b9IrHg
An open letter to the College Board about online, at-home AP tests washingtonpost.com/education/2020…
washingtonpost.com
Perspective | An open letter to the College Board about online, at-home AP tests
Equity issues are paramount in the document.
Book suggestions for developing resilience, getting a few laughs out, and more. 📚 edutopia.org/article/22-ya-…
The Kids are Just Fine: Why Third Culture Kids Will Manage the COVID-19 Crisis Better. “New routines are needed, new learning habits, new rules … all feel familiar to those who have moved abroad” cristalindberg.com/2020/03/30/the… #tck #thirdculturekids #expatfamilies
New blog post! "Flexibility, Wellness, Sustainability: GOA’s Review of School Schedules for Learning Online" In part 1 of a 2-part series on our survey of schedules and grading policies, @ejhudson looks at how schools are thinking about time. #goalearning globalonlineacademy.org/insights/artic…
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